Project Engineer - Process

Company: Haskell
Location: Livermore
Posted on: April 4, 2021

Job Description:

Haskell is looking to add a Project Engineer - Process to join our team in Livermore, CA!-- The Project Engineer - Process will be responsible for the production of innovative, appropriate, cost-effective, designs, drawings, and specifications for assigned process projects. This individual will participate as a Haskell team member to deliver integrated process/systems as specified and contracted as well as working independently on all aspects of the responsibilities as assigned. The Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Group at Haskell supports core markets throughout the U.S., as well as Mexico and the Asia Pacific Region. Providing architecture, engineering and construction for over 55 years in the food and beverage, consumer products, and beer, wine and spirits markets, we work closely with many Fortune 500 companies providing our industry knowledge and expertise. Our CPG team is a melting pot of industry-leading experts and diverse, knowledgeable and experienced team members who work together to provide the best solutions to our clients. By joining the CPG team, you will become a part of a close-knit family ready to support each other and our clients. We offer a unique opportunity to build your skills, provide knowledge and create things that matter. Job Responsibilities:

• Application of Knowledge of Process Systems:
  • Researches, documents and is responsible for discipline design compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances, standards, and regulations.
  • Responsible for the placement of safety symbols on construction documents as necessary for discipline.
  • Applies discipline design methods and detailing fundamentals in developing designs and specifications.
  • Performs analysis or calculations as assigned for process throughput and mass balance and selects proper equipment for the applications.
  • Design:
    • Ensures well-organized, finished design documents of good appearance, accuracy, clarity, and correctness from layouts, sketches, or written instructions.--
    • Actively participates in project strategy meetings, develops design concepts, and recommends equipment and systems within the discipline.
    • Researches and is responsible for discipline design compliance with proposal/client criteria.
    • Assures adherence to drawing production strategy. Writes discipline specifications for assigned projects.
    • Responsible for the development of PFDs (process flow diagrams) and P&IDs for all assigned projects, making recommendations, and coordinating changes/updates as necessary.
    • Develops and verifies equipment lists, equipment specifications, and controls, as well as instrumentation requirements for each assigned process project.
    • Construction Support:
      • Checks shop drawings and submittal data for conformance with contract documents.
      • Participates in plant surveys or field inspections, development of solutions to field problems, preparation of field orders, addenda, and record drawings.
      • Advises and assists construction personnel in the interpretation and clarification of construction documents.
      • Performs, as requested, construction inspections, at the client's site or at a vendor for specialty equipment, to monitor compliance with design intent, construction drawings, and specifications. Prepares inspection reports.
      • Provides timely solutions to field problems and prepares field orders, addenda, and record drawings.
      • Supports and performs start-up activities.
      • Demonstrates critical thinking and responds promptly when dealing with field requests/issues.
      • Project Management:
        • Performs dimensional, interference, and basic design checks on layouts and sketches and, as requested, on interdisciplinary drawing sets.
        • Coordinates work with other disciplines. Performs interdisciplinary coordination checks to minimize deficiencies, errors, and omissions in drawings and specifications.
        • Coordinates the development of PFDs (process flow diagrams) and P&IDs for all assigned projects.
        • Monitor efforts/costs, manage and coordinate with outside consultants.
        • Planning, Scheduling, and Profitability :
          • Participates in assigned client meetings and prepares and reviews presentation materials.
          • Creates a work plan for assigned tasks.--
          • Creates orderly work files and prepares clear, well-written memos/correspondence.
          • Assists the project team with the identification of process partners (equipment & automation) and pre-qualifies them for appropriate services.
          • Produces pricing and proposal presentation documents and outline specifications.
          • Monitors and projects personal workload status, advising supervisor of difficulties in accomplishing schedules and determines any schedule changes.
          • Professional Development:
            • Participates in professional community organizations and trade organizations within the discipline.
            • Leadership:
              • Adheres to established company standards and policies.
              • Directs technical efforts of discipline subordinates assigned to the project. Education/Experience:
                • Typical minimum of a 4-year engineering degree in Chemical Engineering.
                • A minimum of 5 years of process design and application engineering experience. Specific Knowledge, Skills, License, Certifications, Etc.:
                  • Strong knowledge of a variety of food processing equipment/systems, sanitary design, and hygienic requirements including mixing, baking, frying, and a working knowledge--of controls and instruments commonly used.
                  • Expertise in the generation of Process Flow Diagrams (PFD), P&ID's, and process system functional descriptions.
                  • Ability to generate detailed specifications for equipment and installation contracts.
                  • Experience with generating bid tab analysis.
                  • Practical experience in some of the following: baking, thermal processing, commercial heat exchangers, fluid transfer (fittings, valves, pumps), evaporation, sterilization, CIP, SIP, and systems automation/integration in both consumer and bulk food processing.
                  • Knowledge of vendor qualification, procurement, and administrative practices.
                  • General knowledge of AE&C practices, coordination, and execution.
                  • Negotiation and relationship development skills with clients.
                  • Working knowledge of related regulatory, oversight, and advisory agencies: AIB, FDA, USDA, EPA, PMO, 3A, GMP's, SPS, SSOP, and HACCP.
                  • Strong verbal and written communication skills. Haskell is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities). All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Haskell is a drug-free workplace, all applicants who receive conditional offers of employment will be subjected to pre-employment drug testing. Qualifications Education Preferred Bachelors or better in Chemical Engineering. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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